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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 365.67 and 191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 365.67 and 191.73 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 365.67 = 191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/365.67 = 191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 365.67 × 191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 70,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,109.91/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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