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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 396.55 and 206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 396.55 and 206.71 is: 310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 396.55 = 206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/396.55 = 206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 396.55 × 206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 81,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,970.85/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.00

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