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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 396.70 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 396.70 and 203.99 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 396.70 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/396.70 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 396.70 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 80,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,920.34/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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