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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 396.96 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 396.96 and 142.80 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 396.96 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/396.96 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 396.96 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 56,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685.89/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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