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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 364.92 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 364.92 and 153.97 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 364.92 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/364.92 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 364.92 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 56,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,187.12/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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