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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 365.80 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 365.80 and 187.60 is: 258.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 365.80 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/365.80 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 365.80 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 68,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,624.08/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.61

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