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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 396.79 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 396.79 and 136.13 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 396.79 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/396.79 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 396.79 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 54,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012.70/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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