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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 366.04 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 366.04 and 190.80 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 366.04 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/366.04 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 366.04 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 69,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,840.43/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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