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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 366.06 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 366.06 and 188.19 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 366.06 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/366.06 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 366.06 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 68,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,888.83/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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