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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 364.52 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 364.52 and 153.65 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 364.52 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/364.52 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 364.52 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 56,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,005.91/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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