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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 396.93 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 396.93 and 91.23 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 396.93 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/396.93 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 396.93 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 36,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210.78/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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