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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 365.27 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 365.27 and 182 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 365.27 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/365.27 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 365.27 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 66,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,478.23/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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