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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 366.30 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 366.30 and 191.83 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 366.30 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/366.30 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 366.30 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 70,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,267.33/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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