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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 398.12 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 398.12 and 188.17 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 398.12 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/398.12 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 398.12 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 74,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,912.30/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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