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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.11, 396.64 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.11, 396.64 and 183.70 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.11 : 396.64 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.11/396.64 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.11x = 396.64 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.11x = 72,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,862.77/265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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