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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 364.44 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 364.44 and 190.56 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 364.44 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/364.44 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 364.44 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 69,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,447.69/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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