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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 365.61 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 365.61 and 202.91 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 365.61 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/365.61 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 365.61 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 74,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,184.86/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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