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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.27 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.27 and 90.87 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.27 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.27 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.27 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 36,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,007.91/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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