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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 365.85 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 365.85 and 182.15 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 365.85 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/365.85 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 365.85 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 66,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,640.49/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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