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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 396.54 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 396.54 and 187.40 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 396.54 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/396.54 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 396.54 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 74,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,311.60/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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