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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 396.78 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 396.78 and 203.80 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 396.78 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/396.78 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 396.78 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 80,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,863.76/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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