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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 365.94 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 365.94 and 191.76 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 365.94 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/365.94 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 365.94 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 70,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,172.65/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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