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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 397.86 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 397.86 and 184.44 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 397.86 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/397.86 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 397.86 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 73,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,381.30/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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