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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 364.97 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 364.97 and 185.76 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 364.97 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/364.97 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 364.97 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 67,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,796.83/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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