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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 396.75 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 396.75 and 88.82 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 396.75 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/396.75 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 396.75 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 35,239.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,239.17/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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