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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 366.68 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 366.68 and 183.05 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 366.68 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/366.68 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 366.68 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 67,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,120.77/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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