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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 396.88 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 396.88 and 187.96 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 396.88 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/396.88 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 396.88 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 74,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,597.56/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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