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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 364.10 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 364.10 and 208.80 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 364.10 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/364.10 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 364.10 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 76,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,024.08/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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