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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.17 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.17 and 211.95 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.17 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.17 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.17 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 77,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,397.78/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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