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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 396.45 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 396.45 and 196.17 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 396.45 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/396.45 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 396.45 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 77,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,771.60/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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