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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.41 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.41 and 182.84 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.41 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.41 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.41 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 72,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,662.52/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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