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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 365.02 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 365.02 and 186.12 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 365.02 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/365.02 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 365.02 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 67,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,937.06/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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