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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 395.74 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 395.74 and 92.88 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 395.74 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/395.74 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 395.74 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 36,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756.33/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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