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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 395.91 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 395.91 and 183.09 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 395.91 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/395.91 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 395.91 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 72,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,487.16/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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