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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.85 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.85 and 142.73 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.85 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.85 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.85 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 56,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,642.40/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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