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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 396.66 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 396.66 and 182.34 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 396.66 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/396.66 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 396.66 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 72,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,327.06/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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