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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.58 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.58 and 183.16 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.58 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.58 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.58 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 72,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,454.43/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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