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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 364.04 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 364.04 and 204.94 is: 282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 364.04 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/364.04 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 364.04 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 74,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,606.36/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.54

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