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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 396.91 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 396.91 and 134.54 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 396.91 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/396.91 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 396.91 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 53,400.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,400.27/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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