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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 363.66 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 363.66 and 186.44 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 363.66 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/363.66 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 363.66 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 67,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800.77/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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