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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 365.07 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 365.07 and 154.05 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 365.07 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/365.07 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 365.07 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 56,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,239.03/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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