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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 397.19 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 397.19 and 91.45 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 397.19 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/397.19 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 397.19 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 36,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,323.03/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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