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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 396.77 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 396.77 and 196.16 is: 294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 396.77 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/396.77 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 396.77 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 77,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,827.44/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.23

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