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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 366.44 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 366.44 and 195.55 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 366.44 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/366.44 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 366.44 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 71,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,655.45/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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