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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 397.80 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 397.80 and 188.16 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 397.80 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/397.80 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 397.80 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 74,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,850.05/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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