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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 366.16 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 366.16 and 186.68 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 366.16 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/366.16 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 366.16 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 68,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,355.20/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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