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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.49, 365.19 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.49, 365.19 and 191.27 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.49 : 365.19 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.49/365.19 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.49x = 365.19 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.49x = 69,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,849.89/264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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