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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 395.55 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 395.55 and 206.10 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 395.55 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/395.55 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 395.55 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 81,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,522.86/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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