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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 397.06 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 397.06 and 93.70 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 397.06 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/397.06 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 397.06 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 37,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,204.52/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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