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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.56 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.56 and 187.64 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.56 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.56 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.56 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 74,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,598.16/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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