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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 395.44 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 395.44 and 142.38 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 395.44 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/395.44 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 395.44 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 56,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,302.39/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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