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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 366.02 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 366.02 and 195.52 is: 269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 366.02 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/366.02 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 366.02 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 71,564.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,564.23/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.57

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