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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.44 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.44 and 195.84 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.44 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.44 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.44 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 71,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,567.77/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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