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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 396.78 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 396.78 and 182.32 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 396.78 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/396.78 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 396.78 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 72,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,340.93/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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