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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.66, 396.73 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.66, 396.73 and 142.75 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.66 : 396.73 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.66/396.73 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.66x = 396.73 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.66x = 56,633.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,633.21/264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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