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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 365.08 and 191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 365.08 and 191.05 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 365.08 = 191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/365.08 = 191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 365.08 × 191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 69,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,748.53/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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