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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 396.09 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 396.09 and 81.48 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 396.09 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/396.09 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 396.09 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 32,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273.41/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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