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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 396.30 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 396.30 and 134.34 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 396.30 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/396.30 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 396.30 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 53,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,238.94/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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