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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 396.81 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 396.81 and 91.24 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 396.81 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/396.81 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 396.81 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 36,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,204.94/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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