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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.57, 397.97 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.57, 397.97 and 183.22 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.57 : 397.97 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.57/397.97 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.57x = 397.97 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.57x = 72,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,914.84/265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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