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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 366.62 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 366.62 and 195.84 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 366.62 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/366.62 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 366.62 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 71,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,797.88/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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