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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 364.53 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 364.53 and 198.83 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 364.53 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/364.53 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 364.53 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 72,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,479.50/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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