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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.95, 363.98 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.95, 363.98 and 181.18 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.95 : 363.98 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.95/363.98 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.95x = 363.98 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.95x = 65,944.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,944.99/263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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