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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 392.85 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 392.85 and 99.68 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 392.85 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/392.85 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 392.85 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 39,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,157.32/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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