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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 364.80 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 364.80 and 153.86 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 364.80 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/364.80 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 364.80 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 56,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,128.13/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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