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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 396.28 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 396.28 and 191.28 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 396.28 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/396.28 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 396.28 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 75,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,800.44/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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