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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 398.57 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 398.57 and 183.78 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 398.57 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/398.57 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 398.57 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 73,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,248.28/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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