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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 365.67 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 365.67 and 187.54 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 365.67 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/365.67 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 365.67 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 68,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,577.75/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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