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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 396.81 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 396.81 and 142.59 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 396.81 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/396.81 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 396.81 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 56,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,581.14/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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