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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.60 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.60 and 142.56 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.60 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.60 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.60 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 56,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,539.30/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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