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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 397.50 and 111.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 397.50 and 111.00 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 397.50 = 111.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/397.50 = 111.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 397.50 × 111.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 44,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121.23/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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