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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 396.39 and 71.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 396.39 and 71.89 is: 107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 396.39 = 71.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/396.39 = 71.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 396.39 × 71.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 28,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496.48/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.84

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