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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 364.36 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 364.36 and 197.84 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 364.36 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/364.36 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 364.36 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 72,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,084.98/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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