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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 365.64 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 365.64 and 182.03 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 365.64 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/365.64 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 365.64 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 66,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,557.45/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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