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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 364.83 and 212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 364.83 and 212.45 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 364.83 = 212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/364.83 = 212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 364.83 × 212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 77,506.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,506.31/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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