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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 395.37 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 395.37 and 182.34 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 395.37 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/395.37 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 395.37 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 72,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,091.77/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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