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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 396.72 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 396.72 and 93.50 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 396.72 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/396.72 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 396.72 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 37,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,093.32/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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