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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.67, 396.81 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.67, 396.81 and 141.17 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.67 : 396.81 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.67/396.81 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.67x = 396.81 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.67x = 56,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,017.67/264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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