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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 396.94 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 396.94 and 142.94 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 396.94 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/396.94 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 396.94 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 56,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,738.60/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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