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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 396.28 and 90.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 396.28 and 90.89 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 396.28 = 90.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/396.28 = 90.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 396.28 × 90.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 36,017.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,017.89/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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