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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 397.59 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 397.59 and 184.13 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 397.59 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/397.59 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 397.59 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 73,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,208.25/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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