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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 395.48 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 395.48 and 191.24 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 395.48 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/395.48 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 395.48 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 75,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,628.66/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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