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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 364.50 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 364.50 and 198.45 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 364.50 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/364.50 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 364.50 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 72,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,335.03/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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