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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 395.71 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 395.71 and 194.44 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 395.71 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/395.71 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 395.71 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 76,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,941.11/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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