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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 364.59 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 364.59 and 190.73 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 364.59 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/364.59 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 364.59 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 69,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,538.25/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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