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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 396.21 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 396.21 and 195.72 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 396.21 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/396.21 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 396.21 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 77,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,546.22/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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