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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 396.62 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 396.62 and 183.12 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 396.62 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/396.62 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 396.62 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 72,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,629.05/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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