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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 395.51 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 395.51 and 199.43 is: 298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 395.51 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/395.51 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 395.51 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 78,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,873.58/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.75

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