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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 395.36 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 395.36 and 195.24 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 395.36 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/395.36 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 395.36 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 77,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,189.11/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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