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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 396.58 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 396.58 and 134.41 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 396.58 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/396.58 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 396.58 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 53,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,304.32/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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