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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 365.25 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 365.25 and 154.15 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 365.25 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/365.25 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 365.25 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 56,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,303.29/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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