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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 396.70 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 396.70 and 134.67 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 396.70 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/396.70 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 396.70 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 53,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423.25/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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