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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 397.76 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 397.76 and 187.88 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 397.76 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/397.76 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 397.76 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 74,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,731.15/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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