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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 396.51 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 396.51 and 134.38 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 396.51 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/396.51 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 396.51 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 53,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,283.01/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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