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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 396.23 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 396.23 and 99.63 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 396.23 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/396.23 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 396.23 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 39,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,475.90/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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