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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 365.37 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 365.37 and 154.23 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 365.37 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/365.37 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 365.37 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 56,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,351.02/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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