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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.19, 396.42 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.19, 396.42 and 187.65 is: 281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.19 : 396.42 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.19/396.42 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.19x = 396.42 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.19x = 74,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,388.21/264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.57

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