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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.47, 396.26 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.47, 396.26 and 187.05 is: 280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.47 : 396.26 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.47/396.26 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.47x = 396.26 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.47x = 74,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,119.50/264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.26

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