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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 395.74 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 395.74 and 142.28 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 395.74 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/395.74 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 395.74 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 56,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,305.89/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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