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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 366.30 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 366.30 and 182.75 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 366.30 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/366.30 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 366.30 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 66,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,939.49/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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