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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 366.66 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 366.66 and 191.93 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 366.66 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/366.66 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 366.66 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 70,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,371.88/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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