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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 396.27 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 396.27 and 142.59 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 396.27 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/396.27 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 396.27 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 56,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,504.14/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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