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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 397.63 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 397.63 and 184.08 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 397.63 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/397.63 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 397.63 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 73,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,195.73/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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