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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 396.20 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 396.20 and 90.72 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 396.20 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/396.20 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 396.20 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 35,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,943.49/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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