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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.58, 395.91 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.58, 395.91 and 187.74 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.58 : 395.91 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.58/395.91 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.58x = 395.91 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.58x = 74,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,328.14/264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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