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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 396.84 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 396.84 and 72.20 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 396.84 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/396.84 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 396.84 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 28,649.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,649.86/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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