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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 366.20 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 366.20 and 182.53 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 366.20 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/366.20 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 366.20 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 66,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842.49/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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