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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 364.01 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 364.01 and 202.01 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 364.01 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/364.01 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 364.01 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 73,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,530.83/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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