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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 365.18 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 365.18 and 154.07 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 365.18 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/365.18 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 365.18 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 56,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,262.06/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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