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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 364.71 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 364.71 and 153.78 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 364.71 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/364.71 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 364.71 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 56,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,085.10/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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