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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 398.39 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 398.39 and 184.34 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 398.39 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/398.39 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 398.39 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 73,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,436.30/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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