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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 396.53 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 396.53 and 91.03 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 396.53 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/396.53 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 396.53 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 36,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,096.13/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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