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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 364.44 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 364.44 and 153.61 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 364.44 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/364.44 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 364.44 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 55,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,981.63/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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