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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.91, 397.43 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.91, 397.43 and 134.91 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.91 : 397.43 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.91/397.43 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.91x = 397.43 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.91x = 53,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617.28/264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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