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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 398.04 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 398.04 and 187.80 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 398.04 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/398.04 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 398.04 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 74,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,751.91/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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