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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 396.86 and 69.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 396.86 and 69.57 is: 104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 396.86 = 69.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/396.86 = 69.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 396.86 × 69.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 27,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,609.40/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.36

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