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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 365.39 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 365.39 and 154.30 is: 212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 365.39 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/365.39 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 365.39 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 56,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,377.99/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.90

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