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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 397.27 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 397.27 and 91.54 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 397.27 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/397.27 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 397.27 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 36,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,366.10/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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