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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 396.74 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 396.74 and 196.16 is: 293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 396.74 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/396.74 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 396.74 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 77,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,824.52/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.97

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