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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 364.70 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 364.70 and 153.75 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 364.70 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/364.70 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 364.70 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 56,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,074.38/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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