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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 363.84 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 363.84 and 190.41 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 363.84 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/363.84 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 363.84 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 69,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,278.77/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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