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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 396.26 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 396.26 and 90.80 is: 136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 396.26 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/396.26 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 396.26 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 35,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,980.41/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.22

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