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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 364.72 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 364.72 and 153.74 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 364.72 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/364.72 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 364.72 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 56,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,072.05/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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