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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 396.45 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 396.45 and 90.97 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 396.45 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/396.45 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 396.45 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 36,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,066.28/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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