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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 365.04 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 365.04 and 181.98 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 365.04 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/365.04 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 365.04 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 66,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,429.98/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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