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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.14 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.14 and 183.08 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.14 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.14 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.14 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 72,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,522.42/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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