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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 364.64 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 364.64 and 153.77 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 364.64 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/364.64 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 364.64 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 56,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,068.10/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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