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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.67, 397.23 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.67, 397.23 and 139.67 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.67 : 397.23 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.67/397.23 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.67x = 397.23 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.67x = 55,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481.11/264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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