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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 397.43 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 397.43 and 182.99 is: 273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 397.43 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/397.43 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 397.43 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 72,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,722.81/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.96

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