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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 366 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 366 and 209.76 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 366 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/366 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 366 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 76,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,772.16/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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