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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 364.68 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 364.68 and 194.52 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 364.68 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/364.68 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 364.68 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 70,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,937.55/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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