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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.77, 365.51 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.77, 365.51 and 154.21 is: 212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.77 : 365.51 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.77/365.51 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.77x = 365.51 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.77x = 56,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,362.70/264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.87

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