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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 364.59 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 364.59 and 190.74 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 364.59 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/364.59 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 364.59 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 69,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,541.90/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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