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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.19, 396.28 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.19, 396.28 and 71.81 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.19 : 396.28 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.19/396.28 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.19x = 396.28 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.19x = 28,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456.87/264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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