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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 396.95 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 396.95 and 183.60 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 396.95 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/396.95 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 396.95 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 72,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,879.10/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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