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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.67, 396.82 and 142.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.67, 396.82 and 142.81 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.67 : 396.82 = 142.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.67/396.82 = 142.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.67x = 396.82 × 142.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.67x = 56,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,669.86/264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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