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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 396.96 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 396.96 and 196.10 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 396.96 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/396.96 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 396.96 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 77,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,841.87/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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