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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 365.20 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 365.20 and 154.14 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 365.20 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/365.20 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 365.20 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 56,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,291.93/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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