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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 365.01 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 365.01 and 152.49 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 365.01 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/365.01 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 365.01 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 55,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,660.37/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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