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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 396.80 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 396.80 and 191.55 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 396.80 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/396.80 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 396.80 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 76,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,008.29/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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