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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 396.03 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 396.03 and 135.78 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 396.03 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/396.03 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 396.03 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 53,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772.95/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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