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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 366.09 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 366.09 and 187.67 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 366.09 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/366.09 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 366.09 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 68,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,704.11/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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