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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 397.07 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 397.07 and 134.64 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 397.07 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/397.07 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 397.07 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 53,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,461.50/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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