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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.61, 397.46 and 183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.61, 397.46 and 183.61 is: 275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.61 : 397.46 = 183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.61/397.46 = 183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.61x = 397.46 × 183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.61x = 72,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,977.63/264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.79

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