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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 397.47 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 397.47 and 183.78 is: 275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 397.47 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/397.47 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 397.47 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 73,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,047.04/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.79

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