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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.85, 397.23 and 91.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.85, 397.23 and 91.51 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.85 : 397.23 = 91.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.85/397.23 = 91.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.85x = 397.23 × 91.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.85x = 36,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,350.52/264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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