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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 366.13 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 366.13 and 191.51 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 366.13 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/366.13 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 366.13 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 70,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,117.56/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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