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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.99, 366.68 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.99, 366.68 and 182.97 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.99 : 366.68 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.99/366.68 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.99x = 366.68 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.99x = 67,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,091.44/265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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