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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.18 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.18 and 183.15 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.18 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.18 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.18 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 72,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,560.37/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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