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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 397.19 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 397.19 and 203.74 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 397.19 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/397.19 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 397.19 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 80,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,923.49/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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