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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 364.93 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 364.93 and 186.02 is: 256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 364.93 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/364.93 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 364.93 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 67,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,884.28/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.60

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