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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.08, 392.94 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.08, 392.94 and 99.72 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.08 : 392.94 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.08/392.94 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.08x = 392.94 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.08x = 39,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183.98/262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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