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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 397.33 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 397.33 and 91.57 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 397.33 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/397.33 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 397.33 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 36,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,383.51/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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