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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 395.79 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 395.79 and 206.31 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 395.79 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/395.79 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 395.79 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 81,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,655.43/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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