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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 364.30 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 364.30 and 153.55 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 364.30 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/364.30 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 364.30 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 55,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,938.27/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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