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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 396.26 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 396.26 and 249.89 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 396.26 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/396.26 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 396.26 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 99,021.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,021.41/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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