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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 397.24 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 397.24 and 134.82 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 397.24 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/397.24 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 397.24 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 53,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555.56/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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