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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.17, 396.30 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.17, 396.30 and 187.16 is: 280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.17 : 396.30 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.17/396.30 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.17x = 396.30 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.17x = 74,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,169.53/264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.77

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