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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 397.84 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 397.84 and 184.13 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 397.84 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/397.84 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 397.84 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 73,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,251.83/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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