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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 397.35 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 397.35 and 91.58 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 397.35 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/397.35 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 397.35 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 36,387.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,387.33/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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