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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 397.42 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 397.42 and 187.52 is: 281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 397.42 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/397.42 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 397.42 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 74,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,524.72/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.46

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