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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 365.39 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 365.39 and 181.99 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 365.39 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/365.39 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 365.39 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 66,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,495.50/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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