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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 396.66 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 396.66 and 91.07 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 396.66 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/396.66 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 396.66 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 36,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123.83/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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