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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 395.96 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 395.96 and 182.66 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 395.96 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/395.96 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 395.96 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 72,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,323.16/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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