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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 364.82 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 364.82 and 206.62 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 364.82 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/364.82 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 364.82 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 75,379.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,379.11/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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