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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 365.50 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 365.50 and 182.02 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 365.50 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/365.50 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 365.50 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 66,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,528.31/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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