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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 365.30 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 365.30 and 194.55 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 365.30 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/365.30 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 365.30 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 71,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,068.14/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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