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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 365.63 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 365.63 and 152.96 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 365.63 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/365.63 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 365.63 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 55,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,926.76/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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