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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 395.64 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 395.64 and 187.44 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 395.64 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/395.64 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 395.64 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 74,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,158.76/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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