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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 397.35 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 397.35 and 93.78 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 397.35 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/397.35 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 397.35 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 37,263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,263.48/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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