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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 364.83 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 364.83 and 153.84 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 364.83 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/364.83 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 364.83 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 56,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,125.45/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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