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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 396.75 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 396.75 and 91.31 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 396.75 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/396.75 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 396.75 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 36,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225.60/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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