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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 365.76 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 365.76 and 187.38 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 365.76 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/365.76 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 365.76 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 68,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,536.11/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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