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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.39, 366.21 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.39, 366.21 and 191.58 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.39 : 366.21 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.39/366.21 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.39x = 366.21 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.39x = 70,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,158.51/265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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