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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 392.88 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 392.88 and 99.55 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 392.88 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/392.88 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 392.88 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 39,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,111.20/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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