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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 395.79 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 395.79 and 199.86 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 395.79 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/395.79 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 395.79 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 79,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,102.59/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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