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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.59, 366.39 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.59, 366.39 and 186.30 is: 257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.59 : 366.39 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.59/366.39 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.59x = 366.39 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.59x = 68,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,258.46/265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.01

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