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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 365.68 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 365.68 and 154.51 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 365.68 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/365.68 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 365.68 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 56,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,500.50/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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