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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.01, 397.37 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.01, 397.37 and 178.47 is: 267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.01 : 397.37 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.01/397.37 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.01x = 397.37 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.01x = 70,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,919.07/265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.61

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