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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.80, 397.04 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.80, 397.04 and 136.40 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.80 : 397.04 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.80/397.04 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.80x = 397.04 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.80x = 54,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,156.26/264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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