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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 366.35 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 366.35 and 195.45 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 366.35 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/366.35 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 366.35 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 71,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,602.13/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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