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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 396.26 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 396.26 and 81.55 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 396.26 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/396.26 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 396.26 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 32,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315.00/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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