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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 397.36 and 69.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 397.36 and 69.92 is: 104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 397.36 = 69.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/397.36 = 69.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 397.36 × 69.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 27,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783.41/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.89

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