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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.83, 365.44 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.83, 365.44 and 154.30 is: 212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.83 : 365.44 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.83/365.44 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.83x = 365.44 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.83x = 56,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,385.56/264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.92

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