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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 396.37 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 396.37 and 187.62 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 396.37 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/396.37 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 396.37 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 74,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,366.94/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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