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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 363.60 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 363.60 and 190.23 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 363.60 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/363.60 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 363.60 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 69,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,167.63/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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