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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 366.47 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 366.47 and 195.73 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 366.47 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/366.47 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 366.47 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 71,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,728.19/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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