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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.40 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.40 and 181.90 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.40 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.40 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.40 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 66,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,466.26/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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