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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 365.01 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 365.01 and 154.02 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 365.01 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/365.01 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 365.01 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 56,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218.84/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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