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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 397.18 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 397.18 and 203.73 is: 305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 397.18 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/397.18 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 397.18 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 80,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,916.46/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.86

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