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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 397.13 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 397.13 and 93.75 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 397.13 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/397.13 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 397.13 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 37,230.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230.47/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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