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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 365.55 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 365.55 and 154.41 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 365.55 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/365.55 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 365.55 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 56,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,442.63/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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