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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 365.37 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 365.37 and 202.60 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 365.37 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/365.37 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 365.37 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 74,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,022.14/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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