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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 396.57 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 396.57 and 90.99 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 396.57 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/396.57 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 396.57 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 36,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.90/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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