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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.66 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.66 and 154.50 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.66 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.66 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.66 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 56,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,494.47/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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