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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 394.54 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 394.54 and 182.13 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 394.54 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/394.54 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 394.54 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 71,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,857.57/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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