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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 365.12 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 365.12 and 206.06 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 365.12 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/365.12 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 365.12 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 75,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,233.77/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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