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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 396.12 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 396.12 and 81.49 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 396.12 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/396.12 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 396.12 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 32,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,279.88/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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