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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 366.12 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 366.12 and 207.18 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 366.12 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/366.12 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 366.12 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 75,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,852.74/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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