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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 364.75 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 364.75 and 209.25 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 364.75 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/364.75 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 364.75 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 76,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,323.94/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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