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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 395.88 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 395.88 and 99.48 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 395.88 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/395.88 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 395.88 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 39,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,382.14/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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