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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.23, 396.35 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.23, 396.35 and 90.90 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.23 : 396.35 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.23/396.35 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.23x = 396.35 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.23x = 36,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,027.76/264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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