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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 365.61 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 365.61 and 154.42 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 365.61 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/365.61 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 365.61 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 56,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,457.16/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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