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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 396.86 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 396.86 and 93.46 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 396.86 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/396.86 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 396.86 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 37,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,090.54/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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