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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 364.98 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 364.98 and 153.88 is: 212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 364.98 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/364.98 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 364.98 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 56,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,163.12/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.39

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