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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 365.44 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 365.44 and 191.57 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 365.44 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/365.44 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 365.44 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 70,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,006.38/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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