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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.23, 396.39 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.23, 396.39 and 134.12 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.23 : 396.39 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.23/396.39 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.23x = 396.39 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.23x = 53,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,164.82/264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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