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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 396.10 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 396.10 and 187.88 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 396.10 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/396.10 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 396.10 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 74,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,416.82/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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