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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 396.72 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 396.72 and 183.20 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 396.72 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/396.72 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 396.72 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 72,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,679.10/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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