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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 396.23 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 396.23 and 191.74 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 396.23 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/396.23 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 396.23 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 75,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,973.14/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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