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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 396.99 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 396.99 and 187.77 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 396.99 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/396.99 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 396.99 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 74,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,542.81/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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