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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 366.20 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 366.20 and 203.14 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 366.20 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/366.20 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 366.20 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 74,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,389.87/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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