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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 366.41 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 366.41 and 187.23 is: 258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 366.41 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/366.41 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 366.41 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 68,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,602.01/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.07

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