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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 365.36 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 365.36 and 191.25 is: 264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 365.36 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/365.36 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 365.36 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 69,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,874.14/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.12

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