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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 396.65 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 396.65 and 188.24 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 396.65 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/396.65 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 396.65 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 74,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,663.88/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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