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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 396.25 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 396.25 and 90.83 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 396.25 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/396.25 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 396.25 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 35,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991.39/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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