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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 364.98 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 364.98 and 199.36 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 364.98 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/364.98 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 364.98 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 72,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,762.41/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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