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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 365.96 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 365.96 and 186.58 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 365.96 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/365.96 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 365.96 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 68,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,278.97/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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