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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 396.14 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 396.14 and 99.49 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 396.14 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/396.14 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 396.14 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 39,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,411.97/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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