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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 364.83 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 364.83 and 185.62 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 364.83 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/364.83 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 364.83 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 67,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,719.74/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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