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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 395.58 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 395.58 and 182.46 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 395.58 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/395.58 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 395.58 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 72,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,177.53/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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