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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 364.91 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 364.91 and 191.01 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 364.91 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/364.91 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 364.91 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 69,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,700.50/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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