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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 365.76 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 365.76 and 195.36 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 365.76 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/365.76 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 365.76 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 71,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,454.87/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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