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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 366.84 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 366.84 and 195.96 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 366.84 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/366.84 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 366.84 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 71,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,885.97/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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