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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 397.29 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 397.29 and 195.60 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 397.29 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/397.29 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 397.29 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 77,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,712.15/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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