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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 396.89 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 396.89 and 91.40 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 396.89 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/396.89 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 396.89 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 36,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,275.14/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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