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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 366.02 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 366.02 and 186.90 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 366.02 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/366.02 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 366.02 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 68,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,409.14/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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