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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 365.21 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 365.21 and 152.60 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 365.21 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/365.21 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 365.21 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 55,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,728.46/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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