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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.69, 366.14 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.69, 366.14 and 182.73 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.69 : 366.14 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.69/366.14 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.69x = 366.14 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.69x = 66,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,905.22/265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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