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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 396.26 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 396.26 and 99.68 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 396.26 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/396.26 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 396.26 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 39,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,499.20/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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