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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 367.05 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 367.05 and 183.09 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 367.05 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/367.05 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 367.05 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 67,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,203.18/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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