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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.67, 397.46 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.67, 397.46 and 182.66 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.67 : 397.46 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.67/397.46 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.67x = 397.46 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.67x = 72,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,599.13/264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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