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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 396.93 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 396.93 and 93.50 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 396.93 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/396.93 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 396.93 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 37,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112.96/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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