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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 392.79 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 392.79 and 99.53 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 392.79 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/392.79 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 392.79 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 39,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,092.42/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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