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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 396.02 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 396.02 and 71.63 is: 107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 396.02 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/396.02 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 396.02 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 28,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,366.91/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.43

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