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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 363.94 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 363.94 and 190.36 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 363.94 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/363.94 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 363.94 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 69,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,279.62/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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