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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.51, 365.04 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.51, 365.04 and 185.94 is: 256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.51 : 365.04 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.51/365.04 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.51x = 365.04 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.51x = 67,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,875.54/264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.61

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