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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 395.94 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 395.94 and 183 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 395.94 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/395.94 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 395.94 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 72,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,457.02/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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