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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 395.78 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 395.78 and 203 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 395.78 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/395.78 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 395.78 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 80,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,343.34/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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