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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 395.03 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 395.03 and 182.25 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 395.03 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/395.03 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 395.03 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 71,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,993.65/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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