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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 396.96 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 396.96 and 142.88 is: 214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 396.96 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/396.96 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 396.96 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 56,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,717.64/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.29

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