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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 396.10 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 396.10 and 191.22 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 396.10 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/396.10 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 396.10 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 75,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,742.24/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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