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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 364.40 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 364.40 and 153.53 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 364.40 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/364.40 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 364.40 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 55,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,945.68/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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