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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 396.95 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 396.95 and 72.26 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 396.95 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/396.95 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 396.95 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 28,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681.26/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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