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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 365.30 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 365.30 and 182.05 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 365.30 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/365.30 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 365.30 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 66,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,502.87/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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