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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 392.66 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 392.66 and 99.56 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 392.66 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/392.66 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 392.66 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 39,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,093.23/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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