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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 366.39 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 366.39 and 188.01 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 366.39 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/366.39 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 366.39 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 68,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,884.98/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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