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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 364.74 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 364.74 and 153.76 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 364.74 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/364.74 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 364.74 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 56,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,082.42/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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