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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 364.56 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 364.56 and 194.34 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 364.56 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/364.56 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 364.56 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 70,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,848.59/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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