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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 397.14 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 397.14 and 206.28 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 397.14 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/397.14 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 397.14 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 81,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,922.04/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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