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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 396.49 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 396.49 and 91.04 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 396.49 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/396.49 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 396.49 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 36,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,095.50/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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