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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.37 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.37 and 184.48 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.37 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.37 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.37 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 73,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,489.96/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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