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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 396.42 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 396.42 and 90.97 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 396.42 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/396.42 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 396.42 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 36,062.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062.33/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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