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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 397.82 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 397.82 and 187.99 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 397.82 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/397.82 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 397.82 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 74,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,786.18/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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