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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 395.87 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 395.87 and 109.98 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 395.87 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/395.87 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 395.87 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 43,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537.23/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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