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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 364.94 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 364.94 and 153.92 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 364.94 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/364.94 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 364.94 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 56,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,171.71/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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