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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 397.26 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 397.26 and 183.66 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 397.26 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/397.26 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 397.26 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 72,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,960.77/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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