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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 397.60 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 397.60 and 134.93 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 397.60 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/397.60 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 397.60 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 53,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,648.82/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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