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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 396.57 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 396.57 and 187.49 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 396.57 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/396.57 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 396.57 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 74,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,353.77/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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