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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 367.19 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 367.19 and 183.31 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 367.19 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/367.19 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 367.19 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 67,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,309.60/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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