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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 395.56 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 395.56 and 183.22 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 395.56 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/395.56 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 395.56 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 72,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,474.50/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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