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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 397.35 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 397.35 and 199.91 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 397.35 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/397.35 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 397.35 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 79,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,432.25/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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