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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 365.67 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 365.67 and 191.61 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 365.67 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/365.67 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 365.67 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 70,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,066.03/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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