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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.38, 396.54 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.38, 396.54 and 134.32 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.38 : 396.54 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.38/396.54 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.38x = 396.54 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.38x = 53,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,263.25/264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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