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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 365.93 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 365.93 and 191.71 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 365.93 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/365.93 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 365.93 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 70,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,151.48/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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