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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 365.62 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 365.62 and 154.43 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 365.62 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/365.62 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 365.62 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 56,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,462.70/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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