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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 397.92 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 397.92 and 188.32 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 397.92 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/397.92 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 397.92 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 74,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,936.29/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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