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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 395.91 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 395.91 and 183.14 is: 274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 395.91 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/395.91 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 395.91 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 72,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,507.95/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.39

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