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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 366.12 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 366.12 and 195.24 is: 269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 366.12 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/366.12 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 366.12 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 71,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,481.27/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.57

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