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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 395.16 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 395.16 and 182.62 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 395.16 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/395.16 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 395.16 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 72,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,164.12/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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