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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 396.50 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 396.50 and 182.91 is: 274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 396.50 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/396.50 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 396.50 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 72,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,522.16/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.48

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