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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.29, 396.03 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.29, 396.03 and 182.96 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.29 : 396.03 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.29/396.03 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.29x = 396.03 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.29x = 72,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,455.67/264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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