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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 396.96 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 396.96 and 142.50 is: 214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 396.96 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/396.96 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 396.96 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 56,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566.80/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.15

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