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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 396.55 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 396.55 and 187.44 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 396.55 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/396.55 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 396.55 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 74,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,329.33/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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