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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 366 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 366 and 191.76 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 366 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/366 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 366 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 70,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,184.16/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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