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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 365.75 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 365.75 and 198.52 is: 273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 365.75 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/365.75 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 365.75 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 72,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,608.61/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.96

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