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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 396.54 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 396.54 and 142.59 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 396.54 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/396.54 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 396.54 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 56,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541.93/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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