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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 396.16 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 396.16 and 142.18 is: 213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 396.16 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/396.16 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 396.16 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 56,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326.03/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.29

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