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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 365.70 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 365.70 and 154.46 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 365.70 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/365.70 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 365.70 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 56,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,486.02/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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