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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 364.01 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 364.01 and 201.83 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 364.01 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/364.01 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 364.01 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 73,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,465.31/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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