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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 365.36 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 365.36 and 154.22 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 365.36 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/365.36 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 365.36 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 56,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,345.82/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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