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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.91, 396.67 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.91, 396.67 and 182.89 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.91 : 396.67 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.91/396.67 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.91x = 396.67 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.91x = 72,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,548.43/264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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