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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 396.72 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 396.72 and 191.40 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 396.72 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/396.72 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 396.72 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 75,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,932.21/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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