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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 396.66 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 396.66 and 183.64 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 396.66 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/396.66 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 396.66 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 72,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,842.64/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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