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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 392.77 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 392.77 and 99.57 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 392.77 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/392.77 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 392.77 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 39,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,108.11/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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