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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 397.20 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 397.20 and 203.76 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 397.20 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/397.20 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 397.20 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 80,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,933.47/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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