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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.80, 365.20 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.80, 365.20 and 191.60 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.80 : 365.20 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.80/365.20 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.80x = 365.20 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.80x = 69,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,972.32/264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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