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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.51, 397.71 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.51, 397.71 and 183.97 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.51 : 397.71 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.51/397.71 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.51x = 397.71 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.51x = 73,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,166.71/265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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