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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 397.08 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 397.08 and 188.08 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 397.08 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/397.08 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 397.08 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 74,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682.81/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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