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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 396.06 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 396.06 and 81.44 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 396.06 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/396.06 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 396.06 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 32,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253.15/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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