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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 365.01 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 365.01 and 153.93 is: 212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 365.01 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/365.01 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 365.01 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 56,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,185.99/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.45

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