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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.65, 365.12 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.65, 365.12 and 154.08 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.65 : 365.12 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.65/365.12 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.65x = 365.12 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.65x = 56,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,258.36/264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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