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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 363.33 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 363.33 and 182.48 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 363.33 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/363.33 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 363.33 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 66,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,298.64/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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