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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 397.17 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 397.17 and 191.97 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 397.17 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/397.17 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 397.17 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 76,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,244.72/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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