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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 397.20 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 397.20 and 134.60 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 397.20 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/397.20 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 397.20 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 53,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,463.12/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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