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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.38, 364.88 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.38, 364.88 and 153.88 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.38 : 364.88 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.38/364.88 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.38x = 364.88 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.38x = 56,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,147.21/264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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