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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.47, 395.37 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.47, 395.37 and 182.16 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.47 : 395.37 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.47/395.37 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.47x = 395.37 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.47x = 72,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,020.60/263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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