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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 396.68 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 396.68 and 99.90 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 396.68 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/396.68 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 396.68 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 39,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,628.33/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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