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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 365.04 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 365.04 and 154.03 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 365.04 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/365.04 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 365.04 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 56,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,225.67/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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