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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.01, 365.37 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.01, 365.37 and 182.18 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.01 : 365.37 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.01/365.37 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.01x = 365.37 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.01x = 66,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,561.28/265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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