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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 365.88 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 365.88 and 191.53 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 365.88 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/365.88 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 365.88 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 70,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,077.00/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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