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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 364.53 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 364.53 and 190.76 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 364.53 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/364.53 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 364.53 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 69,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,535.92/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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