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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 366.04 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 366.04 and 191.74 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 366.04 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/366.04 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 366.04 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 70,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,184.51/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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