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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 396.76 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 396.76 and 142.39 is: 213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 396.76 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/396.76 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 396.76 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 56,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,494.66/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.96

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