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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 365.22 and 186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 365.22 and 186.97 is: 257.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 365.22 = 186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/365.22 = 186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 365.22 × 186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 68,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,285.18/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.94

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