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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 398.10 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 398.10 and 184.32 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 398.10 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/398.10 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 398.10 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 73,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,377.79/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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