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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 396.10 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 396.10 and 187.12 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 396.10 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/396.10 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 396.10 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 74,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,118.75/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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