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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 396.69 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 396.69 and 182.55 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 396.69 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/396.69 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 396.69 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 72,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,415.76/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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