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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 397.53 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 397.53 and 178.65 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 397.53 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/397.53 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 397.53 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 71,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,018.73/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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