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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.61, 365.18 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.61, 365.18 and 154.12 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.61 : 365.18 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.61/365.18 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.61x = 365.18 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.61x = 56,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,278.95/264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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