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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 365.18 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 365.18 and 205.72 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 365.18 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/365.18 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 365.18 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 75,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,124.83/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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