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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 365.13 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 365.13 and 201.99 is: 279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 365.13 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/365.13 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 365.13 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 73,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,752.61/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.11

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