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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.83, 365.19 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.83, 365.19 and 209.48 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.83 : 365.19 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.83/365.19 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.83x = 365.19 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.83x = 76,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,500.00/264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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