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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 397.35 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 397.35 and 91.62 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 397.35 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/397.35 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 397.35 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 36,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,403.22/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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