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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.80, 365.30 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.80, 365.30 and 154.25 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.80 : 365.30 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.80/365.30 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.80x = 365.30 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.80x = 56,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,347.53/264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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