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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 398.19 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 398.19 and 188.29 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 398.19 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/398.19 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 398.19 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 74,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,975.20/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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