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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 365.90 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 365.90 and 182.36 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 365.90 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/365.90 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 365.90 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 66,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,725.53/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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