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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 364.50 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 364.50 and 206.01 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 364.50 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/364.50 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 364.50 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 75,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,090.65/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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