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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 365.43 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 365.43 and 154.27 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 365.43 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/365.43 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 365.43 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 56,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,374.89/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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