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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 364.74 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 364.74 and 194.24 is: 268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 364.74 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/364.74 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 364.74 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 70,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,847.10/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.19

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