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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 396.83 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 396.83 and 183.57 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 396.83 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/396.83 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 396.83 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 72,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,845.17/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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