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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 395.37 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 395.37 and 182.70 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 395.37 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/395.37 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 395.37 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 72,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,234.10/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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