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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 365.56 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 365.56 and 154.31 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 365.56 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/365.56 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 365.56 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 56,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,410.09/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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