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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 365.58 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 365.58 and 199.45 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 365.58 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/365.58 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 365.58 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 72,914.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,914.93/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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