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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 398.85 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 398.85 and 184.49 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 398.85 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/398.85 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 398.85 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 73,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,583.84/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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