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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 397.67 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 397.67 and 191.31 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 397.67 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/397.67 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 397.67 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 76,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,077.29/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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