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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 392.84 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 392.84 and 99.48 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 392.84 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/392.84 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 392.84 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 39,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,079.23/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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