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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 397.60 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 397.60 and 184.22 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 397.60 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/397.60 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 397.60 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 73,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,243.42/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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