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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 396.88 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 396.88 and 136.80 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 396.88 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/396.88 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 396.88 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 54,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,293.18/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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