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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 396.19 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 396.19 and 142.44 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 396.19 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/396.19 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 396.19 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 56,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,433.30/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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