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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 397.00 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 397.00 and 93.63 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 397.00 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/397.00 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 397.00 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 37,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,168.89/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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