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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 396.99 and 142.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 396.99 and 142.89 is: 214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 396.99 = 142.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/396.99 = 142.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 396.99 × 142.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 56,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,725.90/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.42

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