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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 365.02 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 365.02 and 202.45 is: 279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 365.02 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/365.02 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 365.02 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 73,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,898.30/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.34

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