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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 365.62 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 365.62 and 198.58 is: 274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 365.62 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/365.62 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 365.62 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 72,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,604.82/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.26

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