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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 366.06 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 366.06 and 182.39 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 366.06 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/366.06 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 366.06 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 66,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,763.85/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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