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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 392.96 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 392.96 and 99.66 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 392.96 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/392.96 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 392.96 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 39,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,161.90/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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