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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 364.02 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 364.02 and 205.20 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 364.02 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/364.02 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 364.02 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 74,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,696.90/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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