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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 366.02 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 366.02 and 182.45 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 366.02 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/366.02 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 366.02 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 66,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,781.04/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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