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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 396.78 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 396.78 and 81.86 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 396.78 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/396.78 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 396.78 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 32,480.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480.41/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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