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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 397.08 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 397.08 and 188.08 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 397.08 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/397.08 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 397.08 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 74,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682.40/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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