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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 396.26 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 396.26 and 134.10 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 396.26 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/396.26 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 396.26 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 53,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,138.30/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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