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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 395.94 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 395.94 and 206.46 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 395.94 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/395.94 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 395.94 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 81,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,745.77/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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