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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 365.82 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 365.82 and 191.64 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 365.82 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/365.82 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 365.82 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 70,105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,105.74/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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