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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.27, 365.83 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.27, 365.83 and 195.40 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.27 : 365.83 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.27/365.83 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.27x = 365.83 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.27x = 71,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,483.18/265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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