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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 396.69 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 396.69 and 206.96 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 396.69 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/396.69 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 396.69 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 82,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,098.96/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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