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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.82, 397.36 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.82, 397.36 and 188.28 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.82 : 397.36 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.82/397.36 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.82x = 397.36 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.82x = 74,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,812.95/264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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