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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 364.54 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 364.54 and 185.75 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 364.54 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/364.54 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 364.54 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 67,713.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713.31/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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