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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 365.96 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 365.96 and 186.55 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 365.96 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/365.96 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 365.96 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 68,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271.11/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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