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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.08 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.08 and 182.88 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.08 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.08 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.08 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 72,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,435.11/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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