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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 397.41 and 188.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 397.41 and 188.00 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 397.41 = 188.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/397.41 = 188.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 397.41 × 188.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 74,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,712.58/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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