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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 396.63 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 396.63 and 142.83 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 396.63 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/396.63 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 396.63 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 56,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,650.66/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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