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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 396.40 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 396.40 and 93.28 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 396.40 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/396.40 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 396.40 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 36,976.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,976.19/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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