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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 396.63 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 396.63 and 142.61 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 396.63 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/396.63 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 396.63 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 56,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560.89/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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