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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 395.99 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 395.99 and 187.01 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 395.99 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/395.99 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 395.99 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 74,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,051.17/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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