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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 397.96 and 188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 397.96 and 188.09 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 397.96 = 188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/397.96 = 188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 397.96 × 188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 74,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,852.30/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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