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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 365.46 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 365.46 and 198.66 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 365.46 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/365.46 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 365.46 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 72,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,602.28/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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