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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.60, 365.18 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.60, 365.18 and 190.89 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.60 : 365.18 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.60/365.18 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.60x = 365.18 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.60x = 69,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,708.26/264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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