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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.67, 366.72 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.67, 366.72 and 187.91 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.67 : 366.72 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.67/366.72 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.67x = 366.72 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.67x = 68,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,910.36/265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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