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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 396.89 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 396.89 and 134.39 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 396.89 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/396.89 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 396.89 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 53,338.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,338.05/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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