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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.49, 396.83 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.49, 396.83 and 134.48 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.49 : 396.83 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.49/396.83 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.49x = 396.83 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.49x = 53,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365.70/264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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