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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 396.51 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 396.51 and 187.24 is: 281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 396.51 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/396.51 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 396.51 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 74,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,239.61/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.00

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