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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 364.89 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 364.89 and 181.37 is: 250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 364.89 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/364.89 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 364.89 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 66,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,180.10/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.41

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