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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 396.03 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 396.03 and 191.07 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 396.03 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/396.03 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 396.03 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 75,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,668.68/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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