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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.77, 396.42 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.77, 396.42 and 136.25 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.77 : 396.42 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.77/396.42 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.77x = 396.42 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.77x = 54,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,010.24/264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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