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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 365.97 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 365.97 and 191.74 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 365.97 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/365.97 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 365.97 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 70,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,171.09/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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