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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 365.76 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 365.76 and 206.10 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 365.76 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/365.76 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 365.76 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 75,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,383.14/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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