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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 396.78 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 396.78 and 91.35 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 396.78 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/396.78 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 396.78 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 36,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,245.85/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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