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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 397.02 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 397.02 and 183.28 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 397.02 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/397.02 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 397.02 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 72,765.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,765.83/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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