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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 396.74 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 396.74 and 191.19 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 396.74 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/396.74 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 396.74 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 75,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,851.76/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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