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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 369.56 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 369.56 and 264.87 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 369.56 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/369.56 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 369.56 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 97,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,886.02/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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