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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 396.60 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 396.60 and 142.57 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 396.60 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/396.60 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 396.60 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 56,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,543.26/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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