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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 366.21 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 366.21 and 195.39 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 366.21 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/366.21 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 366.21 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 71,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,552.47/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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