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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 397.55 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 397.55 and 136.70 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 397.55 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/397.55 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 397.55 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 54,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342.41/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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