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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 397.94 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 397.94 and 184.24 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 397.94 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/397.94 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 397.94 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 73,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,316.47/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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