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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 365.42 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 365.42 and 212.64 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 365.42 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/365.42 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 365.42 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 77,701.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,701.85/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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