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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 364.62 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 364.62 and 205.32 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 364.62 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/364.62 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 364.62 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 74,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,862.71/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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