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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 392.97 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 392.97 and 99.60 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 392.97 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/392.97 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 392.97 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 39,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,139.81/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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