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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 365.09 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 365.09 and 152.54 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 365.09 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/365.09 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 365.09 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 55,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,689.51/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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