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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.19, 395.77 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.19, 395.77 and 181.91 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.19 : 395.77 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.19/395.77 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.19x = 395.77 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.19x = 71,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,994.52/264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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