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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 366.56 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 366.56 and 187.01 is: 257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 366.56 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/366.56 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 366.56 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 68,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,550.39/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.97

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