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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 364.57 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 364.57 and 153.72 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 364.57 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/364.57 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 364.57 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 56,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041.70/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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