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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 365.65 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 365.65 and 182.22 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 365.65 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/365.65 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 365.65 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 66,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628.74/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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