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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 392.95 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 392.95 and 99.59 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 392.95 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/392.95 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 392.95 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 39,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133.89/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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