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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.42, 396.92 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.42, 396.92 and 187.06 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.42 : 396.92 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.42/396.92 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.42x = 396.92 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.42x = 74,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,247.86/264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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