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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.79, 392.64 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.79, 392.64 and 99.46 is: 149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.79 : 392.64 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.79/392.64 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.79x = 392.64 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.79x = 39,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051.97/261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.17

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