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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 365.48 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 365.48 and 191.12 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 365.48 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/365.48 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 365.48 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 69,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,850.54/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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