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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 364.56 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 364.56 and 204.93 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 364.56 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/364.56 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 364.56 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 74,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,709.28/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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