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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 364.08 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 364.08 and 185.32 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 364.08 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/364.08 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 364.08 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 67,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,471.31/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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