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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 395.46 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 395.46 and 191.01 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 395.46 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/395.46 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 395.46 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 75,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,536.81/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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