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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 365.64 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 365.64 and 195.21 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 365.64 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/365.64 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 365.64 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 71,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,376.58/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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