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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 396.45 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 396.45 and 182.70 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 396.45 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/396.45 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 396.45 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 72,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,431.42/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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