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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 393.12 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 393.12 and 99.95 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 393.12 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/393.12 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 393.12 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 39,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,292.34/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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