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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.20, 396.50 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.20, 396.50 and 183.20 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.20 : 396.50 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.20/396.50 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.20x = 396.50 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.20x = 72,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,635.90/264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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