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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 398.06 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 398.06 and 188.25 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 398.06 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/398.06 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 398.06 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 74,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,934.80/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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