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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 366.83 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 366.83 and 196.17 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 366.83 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/366.83 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 366.83 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 71,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,961.48/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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