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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 364.94 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 364.94 and 205.21 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 364.94 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/364.94 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 364.94 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 74,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,889.34/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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