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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 395.91 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 395.91 and 191.94 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 395.91 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/395.91 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 395.91 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 75,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,990.97/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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