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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 397.98 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 397.98 and 187.90 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 397.98 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/397.98 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 397.98 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 74,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,779.45/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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