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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 395.82 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 395.82 and 190.86 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 395.82 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/395.82 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 395.82 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 75,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,546.21/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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