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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.89, 396.66 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.89, 396.66 and 183.62 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.89 : 396.66 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.89/396.66 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.89x = 396.66 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.89x = 72,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,834.71/264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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