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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 364.34 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 364.34 and 202.02 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 364.34 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/364.34 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 364.34 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 73,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,602.96/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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