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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 364.85 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 364.85 and 153.87 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 364.85 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/364.85 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 364.85 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 56,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,138.70/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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