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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 365.19 and 198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 365.19 and 198.85 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 365.19 = 198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/365.19 = 198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 365.19 × 198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 72,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,618.03/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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