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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 364.85 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 364.85 and 153.90 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 364.85 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/364.85 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 364.85 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 56,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,150.42/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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