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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 397.41 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 397.41 and 187.68 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 397.41 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/397.41 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 397.41 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 74,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,585.91/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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