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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 395.98 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 395.98 and 186.86 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 395.98 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/395.98 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 395.98 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 73,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,992.07/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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