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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 365.12 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 365.12 and 154 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 365.12 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/365.12 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 365.12 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 56,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,228.48/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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