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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 397.25 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 397.25 and 134.85 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 397.25 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/397.25 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 397.25 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 53,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,568.49/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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