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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.66, 396.54 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.66, 396.54 and 134.58 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.66 : 396.54 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.66/396.54 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.66x = 396.54 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.66x = 53,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,366.35/264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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