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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 396.63 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 396.63 and 81.75 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 396.63 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/396.63 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 396.63 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 32,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,422.11/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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