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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 365.81 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 365.81 and 208.98 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 365.81 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/365.81 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 365.81 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 76,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,445.93/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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