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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.19, 395.78 and 206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.19, 395.78 and 206.14 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.19 : 395.78 = 206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.19/395.78 = 206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.19x = 395.78 × 206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.19x = 81,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,584.07/264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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