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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 365.88 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 365.88 and 195.32 is: 269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 365.88 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/365.88 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 365.88 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 71,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,463.68/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.39

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