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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 364.40 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 364.40 and 186.72 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 364.40 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/364.40 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 364.40 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 68,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,040.77/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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