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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 396.42 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 396.42 and 142.54 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 396.42 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/396.42 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 396.42 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 56,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505.71/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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