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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 396.12 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 396.12 and 133.89 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 396.12 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/396.12 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 396.12 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 53,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036.51/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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