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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 396.90 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 396.90 and 91.20 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 396.90 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/396.90 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 396.90 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 36,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197.28/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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