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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 365.56 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 365.56 and 154.45 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 365.56 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/365.56 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 365.56 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 56,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,460.74/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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