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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 364.98 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 364.98 and 152.48 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 364.98 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/364.98 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 364.98 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 55,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,650.33/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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