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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 366.97 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 366.97 and 195.90 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 366.97 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/366.97 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 366.97 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 71,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,889.42/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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