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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 395.10 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 395.10 and 182.22 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 395.10 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/395.10 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 395.10 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 71,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,995.12/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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