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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.10 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.10 and 154.01 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.10 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.10 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.10 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 56,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,229.05/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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