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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 395.40 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 395.40 and 182.56 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 395.40 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/395.40 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 395.40 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 72,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,184.22/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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