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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 396.78 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 396.78 and 72.13 is: 108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 396.78 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/396.78 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 396.78 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 28,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,617.40/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.19

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