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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 365.59 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 365.59 and 195.27 is: 269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 365.59 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/365.59 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 365.59 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 71,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,388.76/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.36

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