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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 396.86 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 396.86 and 207.15 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 396.86 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/396.86 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 396.86 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 82,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,209.55/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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