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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 396.40 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 396.40 and 142.58 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 396.40 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/396.40 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 396.40 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 56,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,518.71/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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