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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 365.57 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 365.57 and 182.25 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 365.57 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/365.57 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 365.57 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 66,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,625.13/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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