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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 396.63 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 396.63 and 99.77 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 396.63 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/396.63 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 396.63 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 39,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569.79/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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