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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 395.72 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 395.72 and 154.19 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 395.72 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/395.72 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 395.72 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 61,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013.32/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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