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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.65, 366.44 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.65, 366.44 and 195.89 is: 270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.65 : 366.44 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.65/366.44 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.65x = 366.44 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.65x = 71,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,779.12/265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.20

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