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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 395.72 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 395.72 and 195.13 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 395.72 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/395.72 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 395.72 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 77,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,216.84/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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