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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 364.77 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 364.77 and 198.54 is: 274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 364.77 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/364.77 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 364.77 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 72,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,418.62/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.16

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