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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.46 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.46 and 186.84 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.46 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.46 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.46 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 68,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,468.92/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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