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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 395.34 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 395.34 and 182.04 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 395.34 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/395.34 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 395.34 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 71,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,967.69/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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