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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 366.21 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 366.21 and 186.62 is: 257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 366.21 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/366.21 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 366.21 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 68,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,342.11/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.61

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