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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 364.08 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 364.08 and 205.68 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 364.08 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/364.08 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 364.08 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 74,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,883.97/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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