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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 396.60 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 396.60 and 99.83 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 396.60 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/396.60 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 396.60 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 39,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,592.58/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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