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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 364.80 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 364.80 and 153.83 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 364.80 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/364.80 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 364.80 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 56,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,117.18/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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