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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 395.50 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 395.50 and 191.75 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 395.50 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/395.50 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 395.50 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 75,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,837.13/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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