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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 364.62 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 364.62 and 181.36 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 364.62 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/364.62 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 364.62 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 66,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127.48/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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