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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 396.66 and 91.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 396.66 and 91.11 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 396.66 = 91.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/396.66 = 91.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 396.66 × 91.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 36,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,139.69/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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