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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 364.50 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 364.50 and 185.56 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 364.50 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/364.50 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 364.50 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 67,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,636.62/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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