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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 365.76 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 365.76 and 182.25 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 365.76 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/365.76 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 365.76 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 66,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,659.76/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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