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Finding the Third Proportional to 190.69 and 264.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 190.69 and 264.94 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 264.94 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/264.94 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 264.94 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 70,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,191.88/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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