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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 396.36 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 396.36 and 206.73 is: 309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 396.36 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/396.36 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 396.36 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 81,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,939.50/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.57

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