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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 365.78 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 365.78 and 203.33 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 365.78 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/365.78 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 365.78 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 74,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,375.47/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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