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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.59, 398.30 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.59, 398.30 and 184.19 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.59 : 398.30 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.59/398.30 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.59x = 398.30 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.59x = 73,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,362.34/265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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