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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 397.65 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 397.65 and 184 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 397.65 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/397.65 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 397.65 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 73,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,167.60/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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