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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 364.42 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 364.42 and 205.56 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 364.42 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/364.42 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 364.42 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 74,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,910.18/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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