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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 397.15 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 397.15 and 187.51 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 397.15 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/397.15 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 397.15 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 74,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,468.66/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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