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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 396.82 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 396.82 and 187.60 is: 281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 396.82 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/396.82 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 396.82 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 74,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,443.43/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.17

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