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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 365.46 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 365.46 and 203.02 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 365.46 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/365.46 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 365.46 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 74,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,195.69/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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