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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.63 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.63 and 154.44 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.63 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.63 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.63 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 56,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,467.13/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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