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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.00, 398.72 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.00, 398.72 and 182.63 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.00 : 398.72 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.00/398.72 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.00x = 398.72 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.00x = 72,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,819.69/266.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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