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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 365.43 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 365.43 and 194.54 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 365.43 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/365.43 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 365.43 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 71,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,090.75/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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