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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 396.50 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 396.50 and 187.44 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 396.50 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/396.50 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 396.50 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 74,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,319.96/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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