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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 397.11 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 397.11 and 91.42 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 397.11 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/397.11 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 397.11 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 36,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,303.80/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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