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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.85, 396.76 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.85, 396.76 and 191.44 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.85 : 396.76 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.85/396.76 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.85x = 396.76 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.85x = 75,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,955.73/264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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