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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 364.26 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 364.26 and 201.78 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 364.26 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/364.26 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 364.26 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 73,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,500.38/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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