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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 396.32 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 396.32 and 90.90 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 396.32 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/396.32 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 396.32 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 36,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025.03/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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