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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 365.72 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 365.72 and 182.22 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 365.72 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/365.72 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 365.72 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 66,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,639.22/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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