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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 396.74 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 396.74 and 187.28 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 396.74 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/396.74 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 396.74 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 74,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,299.95/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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