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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.99, 398.19 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.99, 398.19 and 183.55 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.99 : 398.19 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.99/398.19 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.99x = 398.19 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.99x = 73,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,087.77/265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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