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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 365.16 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 365.16 and 187.44 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 365.16 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/365.16 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 365.16 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 68,445.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,445.59/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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