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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 397.02 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 397.02 and 91.37 is: 137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 397.02 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/397.02 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 397.02 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 36,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,273.73/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.04

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