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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 395.74 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 395.74 and 187.20 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 395.74 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/395.74 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 395.74 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 74,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,082.53/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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