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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 365.94 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 365.94 and 195.14 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 365.94 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/365.94 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 365.94 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 71,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,407.70/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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