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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 395.75 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 395.75 and 199.61 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 395.75 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/395.75 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 395.75 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 78,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,993.67/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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