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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 364.36 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 364.36 and 201.92 is: 278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 364.36 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/364.36 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 364.36 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 73,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,571.57/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.68

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