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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.07 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.07 and 133.98 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.07 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.07 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.07 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 53,065.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,065.46/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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