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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 396.29 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 396.29 and 142.35 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 396.29 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/396.29 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 396.29 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 56,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,412.87/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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