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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 367.13 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 367.13 and 183.20 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 367.13 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/367.13 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 367.13 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 67,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,258.22/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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