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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 365.30 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 365.30 and 198.80 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 365.30 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/365.30 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 365.30 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 72,621.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,621.64/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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