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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 392.71 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 392.71 and 99.58 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 392.71 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/392.71 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 392.71 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 39,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,106.06/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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