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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 396.18 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 396.18 and 90.78 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 396.18 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/396.18 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 396.18 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 35,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965.22/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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