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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 366.08 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 366.08 and 187.58 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 366.08 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/366.08 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 366.08 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 68,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,669.29/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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