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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 366.64 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 366.64 and 183.08 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 366.64 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/366.64 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 366.64 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 67,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,124.45/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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