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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 364.58 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 364.58 and 184.44 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 364.58 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/364.58 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 364.58 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 67,243.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,243.14/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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