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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.41, 395.29 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.41, 395.29 and 182.09 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.41 : 395.29 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.41/395.29 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.41x = 395.29 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.41x = 71,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978.36/263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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