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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 364.50 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 364.50 and 152.15 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 364.50 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/364.50 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 364.50 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 55,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459.02/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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