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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 364.37 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 364.37 and 190.79 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 364.37 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/364.37 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 364.37 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 69,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,518.35/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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