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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.00, 364.35 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.00, 364.35 and 153.51 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.00 : 364.35 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.00/364.35 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.00x = 364.35 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.00x = 55,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,932.30/264.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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