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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 364.77 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 364.77 and 153.80 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 364.77 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/364.77 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 364.77 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 56,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,099.80/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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