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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 397.02 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 397.02 and 187.79 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 397.02 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/397.02 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 397.02 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 74,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,556.39/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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