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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 396.81 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 396.81 and 99.96 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 396.81 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/396.81 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 396.81 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 39,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,665.13/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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