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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 392.72 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 392.72 and 99.60 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 392.72 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/392.72 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 392.72 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 39,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114.91/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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