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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 366.08 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 366.08 and 210.15 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 366.08 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/366.08 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 366.08 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 76,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,930.66/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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