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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 396.39 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 396.39 and 142.47 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 396.39 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/396.39 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 396.39 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 56,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,473.68/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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