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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 366.03 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 366.03 and 187.41 is: 258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 366.03 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/366.03 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 366.03 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 68,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,597.68/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.69

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