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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.80, 365.55 and 199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.80, 365.55 and 199.33 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.80 : 365.55 = 199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.80/365.55 = 199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.80x = 365.55 × 199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.80x = 72,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,863.42/264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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