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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 364.47 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 364.47 and 153.69 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 364.47 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/364.47 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 364.47 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 56,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,015.39/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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