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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 396.41 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 396.41 and 90.98 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 396.41 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/396.41 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 396.41 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 36,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065.38/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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