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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 395.80 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 395.80 and 90.62 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 395.80 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/395.80 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 395.80 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 35,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,867.40/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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