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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.57 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.57 and 188.49 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.57 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.57 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.57 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 75,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,126.46/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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