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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 396.18 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 396.18 and 88.43 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 396.18 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/396.18 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 396.18 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 35,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,035.19/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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