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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 364.68 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 364.68 and 181.13 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 364.68 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/364.68 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 364.68 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 66,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052.67/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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