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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 364.83 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 364.83 and 181.49 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 364.83 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/364.83 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 364.83 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 66,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,211.00/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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