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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 366.42 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 366.42 and 186.90 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 366.42 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/366.42 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 366.42 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 68,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,483.90/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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