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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 365.98 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 365.98 and 199.64 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 365.98 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/365.98 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 365.98 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 73,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,064.25/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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