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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 397.43 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 397.43 and 91.65 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 397.43 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/397.43 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 397.43 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 36,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,424.46/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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