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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 396.66 and 142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 396.66 and 142.85 is: 214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 396.66 = 142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/396.66 = 142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 396.66 × 142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 56,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,662.88/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.35

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