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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 396.66 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 396.66 and 142.96 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 396.66 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/396.66 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 396.66 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 56,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,706.51/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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