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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 364.36 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 364.36 and 153.53 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 364.36 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/364.36 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 364.36 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 55,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,940.19/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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