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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.61, 396.63 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.61, 396.63 and 134.71 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.61 : 396.63 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.61/396.63 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.61x = 396.63 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.61x = 53,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428.04/264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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