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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 396.44 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 396.44 and 69.29 is: 103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 396.44 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/396.44 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 396.44 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 27,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,468.98/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.94

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