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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.38, 396 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.38, 396 and 196.02 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.38 : 396 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.38/396 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.38x = 396 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.38x = 77,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,623.92/264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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