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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 364.83 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 364.83 and 212.10 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 364.83 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/364.83 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 364.83 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 77,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,380.44/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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