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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 364.37 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 364.37 and 153.53 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 364.37 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/364.37 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 364.37 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 55,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,941.73/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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