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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 396.45 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 396.45 and 183.21 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 396.45 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/396.45 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 396.45 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 72,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,633.60/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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