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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 365.86 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 365.86 and 191.67 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 365.86 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/365.86 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 365.86 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 70,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,123.25/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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