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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 365.10 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 365.10 and 202.04 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 365.10 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/365.10 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 365.10 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 73,761.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,761.97/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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